Darryn
2 posts
Joined: 20/07/2008 10:45:19
Location: Palmerston North New Zealand
diff crownwheel bush and diff side cover bush size after reaming
As the subject states i've fitted a new crownwheel and diff side cover bushes and know they require reaming but I'm not sure what size they actually get reamed to any know the answer?????
Posted: Sep 08, 2008 01:00 PM
simon whatley
Joined: 11/08/2009 22:15:23
Location: plymouth United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
lower arm mount bush
hi, new mini cooper needs new lower arm mount bush , im guessing a pair though. What do i do? go to the bmw mini specialist and have OEMs or order some parts and get someone else to do it AND if thats being done do i have some other suspension trickery at the same time? any ideas? simon
Posted: Aug 14, 2009 01:05 AM
my bush!
Posted: Aug 14, 2009 01:07 AM
Bobster
71 posts
Joined: 23/08/2007 15:49:09
Location: Barnsley United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
F@#k%*g Polyurethane Bushes!
Can any one help by giving me tips on how to fit polyurethane bushes? Iv been at it for an hour trying to fit 1!! Iv tried grease on the lip and twisting it in. Iv tried twisting it in and then hammering it. Iv tried boiling the bush so it becomes more pliable. Iv tried heating the engine steady end to get it to expand, but I just cant get it to fit!!! Its driving me bonkers!!
ANy help please????
Rob
Posted: Sep 07, 2009 11:28 AM
Paul Turner
1 posts
Joined: 19/10/2009 20:03:29
Location: Whittington United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Lower steering column bush
Hi,
I have just purchased a Lower steering column bush for a mini open classic, thinking it just slid along the shaft, but it doesnot......Am i now right in thinking that I have to remove the steeing column to fit the bush into position? Any guidance would be a great help.
Also on the Open classic would anyone know where I could get the "fabric" Wabasto sunroof repaired/replaced. The roof works fine, however there is a slight tear about 5/6mm near the end where the material meet the front end of the sunroof. This can only get worse....Aain any help would be appriciated.
Posted: Oct 19, 2009 08:21 PM
andros vasiliou
41 posts
Joined: 19/07/2008 21:05:45
Location: enfield United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
poly bushes
hi i juet fitted a steering rack and am thinking of getting polybush kit is it worth doing while car is striped
Posted: Jul 13, 2010 12:19 AM
Tim
1849 posts
Joined: 18/10/2004 09:40:59
Location: Bournemouth United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
If the old bushes are looking worn then it's worth replacing them when you've got the chance.
Posted: Jul 13, 2010 02:01 PM
bushes
fitted poly buehes on subframe but u will need longer nuts and bolts with big washers
Posted: Jul 14, 2010 10:47 PM
Kevin
20 posts
Joined: 21/03/2010 21:57:14
Location: ballinteer Ireland (S.)
diff side plate bushes,reaming?
hi,i ordered a pair of brass diff side plate bushes the other day.i was reading a thread on oil leaks last night and someone mentioned reaming the new bushes to fit.is this true?whats involved in reaming?any body ever use these bush replacements rather than forkin out 70 quid for a whole new plate?any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
1275 mayfair/metro owner/lover,kevin
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 11:55 PM
diff side plate bushes,reaming
I believe they do have to be reamed, so if you haven't got the right gear take it along to your local friendly workshop. Hopefully, it will work out cheaper than buying a complete unit.
Posted: Jul 28, 2010 10:25 AM
Thanks Tim,
Do you know if there are specific measurements for reaming the bushes? Or is it just to allow the pot joints to fit,
thanks again,
Kevin.
Posted: Aug 04, 2010 10:56 PM
What does it say int he Haynes manual? (I don't have mine to hand)
Posted: Aug 05, 2010 10:03 AM
hi tim,
haynes dont mention any specs for it,just to replace the whole plate with the bush.....
Posted: Aug 06, 2010 12:06 AM
And mine doesn't mention the bushes at all! I should give Somerford Mini a call, someone there is bound to know.
Posted: Aug 06, 2010 03:30 PM
john renton
7 posts
Joined: 12/07/2009 22:25:16
Location: harrogate United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Front subframe tower bush.
I read about front subframe tower bush and wondered what problems they can cause if they have failed and how easy it is to replace them?
Many thanks
John
Posted: Jan 10, 2011 11:54 AM
Front subframe tower bush
There are no bushes in the subframe towers, though there is a sort of rubber gasket that sits on the top of the tower where it joins the bulkhead. Is that what you're referring to? I can't imagine it does very much.
Posted: Jan 12, 2011 10:59 AM
Batmini
168 posts
Joined: 11/03/2007 10:47:54
Location: Kidderminster United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
front subframe tower bush.
As already posted, it's the bolts that hold the subframe in place, there is no 'bush'.
The rubber bit is there to reduce vibration from the engine into the cabin.
Posted: Jan 20, 2011 05:13 PM
Paul Orbell
9 posts
Joined: 10/03/2011 18:26:06
Location: Cannock United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
How do you fit metal bushes on GRP A HD Rose bottom arms to lower pin
Group A HD rose jointed bottom arms don't use rubber bushes, however there are some metal inserts, and not sure how they should be fitted. See pictures, any advise appreciated. I did notice that lowerpin was in back to front tonight. Just Questioning metal inserts.
Regards Paul
Posted: Aug 26, 2011 06:33 PM
In the uploaded images you can see that I have fitted the bottom arm with the metal bushes with the wider part of bush against the Rose Joint, it looks OK but if anyone knows different please advise.
Regards
Paul
Posted: Aug 30, 2011 07:47 PM